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- Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds -
The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.
- Celine Dion and headless opera singers - best of opening ceremony -
Watch the best bits of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony featuring cameos from Zinedine Zidane, Lady Gaga, Minions, Rafael Nadal and Celine Dion.
- Are you feeling rubbish all the time? -
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
- Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment -
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.
- Trump running mate defends 'childless cat ladies' comment -
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".
- Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon -
Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.
- 'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors -
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
- France travel disruption expected to last all weekend -
Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.
- 'My body just keeps swelling and swelling' -
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
- Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash -
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
- Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes -
An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.
- Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony -
A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- What medals are up for grabs today? -
Your day-by-day guide to what is happening when - and who to watch out for - at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Celine Dion dazzles Olympics after four-year health absence -
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.
- The 24 British stars to watch at Paris 2024 -
From Olympic golden oldies to fresh-faced debutants, BBC Sport picks out 24 of the Team GB athletes to particularly focus on during Paris 2024.
- How to follow the Games across the BBC -
BBC TV channels and times, plus radio and online coverage details for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- The quiet man capable of making big noise in Paris -
Duncan Scott might have a low profile, but might Team GB's most decorated swimmer can come to the forefront again in Paris?
- Are the UK's finances really worse than expected? -
Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
- The Papers: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!' -
Many of Saturday's papers lead with sabotage attacks on France's high-speed rail network.
- How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate sting -
The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.
- She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage -
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.
- The rise of creators making weddings Insta-worthy -
A growing number of couples are booking a content creators to capture their special day.
- My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead -
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
- Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues -
Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
- We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools -
Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.
- Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet? -
If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?
- Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards -
As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.
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- Butterflies, Balloons and Paris Olympics: Photos of the week -
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
- ‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’ -
Queen by Magnus Hastings is a "one of a kind" drag photography exhibition.
- Billy Connolly inspired £1,750 designer banana boots -
A Scottish fashion designer has sold out of his take on Billy Connolly's iconic banana boots in just 24 hours.
- Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming? -
An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?
- Doctor Who spin-off to star Tovey and Mbatha-Raw -
The War Between The Land And The Sea "will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations", says showrunner Russell T Davies.
- Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships -
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
- Wax museum removes Sinéad O'Connor figure -
The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.
- Olympics: Is Paris poised for success? -
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
- Mary Beard on power, succession and rebellions -
Amol and Nick get a classical take on current US and UK politics.
- Szoboszlai goal gives Slot first win as Liverpool boss -
Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scores against Real Betis in Pittsburgh to give Arne Slot a first win in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
- England target 'big runs' after 'special' Atkinson delivers -
Despite losing three wickets late on day one of the third Test, England can still pile on "big runs" against West Indies at Edgbaston, says Chris Woakes.
- McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty -
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri seal a one-two in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix - with Max Verstappen set for a 10-place grid drop.
- Holder stars as late wickets leave third Test finely poised -
Watch highlights as Jason Holder hits 59 and takes two catches as England surrender the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day one of the third Test against West Indies.
- Canada used drones before and Tokyo gold could be 'tarnished' -
Canada Soccer's chief executive confirms drone use prior to Paris 2024, including at the recent Copa America.
- Tom Hiddleston opens BBC’s Paris 2024 coverage -
Actor Tom Hiddleston opens up the BBC's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics by paying homage to the French capital's 100-year connection to the Games.
- Warrington thrash Wigan to go top of Super League -
Warrington atone for their Wembley Challenge Cup final defeat by crushing title rivals Wigan to go top of Super League.
- The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS -
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
- Councillor blames INLA for homeless centre attack -
Ron McDowell condemns the "gross hypocrisy" of republican paramilitaries due to their drugs record.
- Scottish bog gets world heritage status -
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
- Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise -
Julie Ruscitto says she has taken security measures and stopped selling high-end products.